Hi Karla

I am really not such a bad typist or speller I am doing this in work time (not supposed to) so I am hurrying and not taking any notice of what I am typing, will try to do better

Gloria

QUOTE=karlakoala;5128429]I know exactly what you mean, My friends and family (quite rightly) think im obsessed. They don't want to hear about it anymore, it just reminds them that were going, even though as you said it will be over 12 months till we actually leave. I love being able to come on here and talk about it to other people who are experiencing the same things, understand what it's like and are just as excited as yourself. Good to hear your final certificate arrived and that its all on its way for you. The whole thing must be doubly exciting for you if you are heading out to join family. Best of luck to you.[/QUOTE]

Ljj,

Thanks for the feedback on C&G replacement certificates.

I did hear some negatives on here regarding getting certs from C&G but in most cases the original certificates were gained quite some time ago, as it's only 7 yrs since my OH sat his exams I am hopeful that we will get them.
Many thanks also for the reassurance.
Hope everything is going well for you out there.
All the best,
Karla x

Yes Gloria,

That would be fantastic, Im sure it will be a help to us both to go through it together.

"I am doing this in work time (not supposed to)"

Naughty, naughty!!!!

Hi Turkey,

I dont think you were talking to me but just for info We are using Overseas Emigration, They were recommended to us by 2 of hubby's colleagues, both of whom were granted visas.
And from what Ive seen on here the price we have been quoted is quite reasonable. Some have paid nearly double our quote for agent's services.

Good Luck and please keep me informed as we will probably be applying at roughly the same time.

hi turkey we are using overseas emigration too after a recommned from a couple who were granted visas after 9 months .
hvae too say they have been great so far and have taken alot of the stress off our shoulders so hopefully it will continue. i agree quote for whole process very reasonable i know friends who paid triple what we are.

Thankyou for that Mrs Koala!! Where are you looking to go? We have been too-ing and fro-ing between Perth and Melbourne but my wife (who is the main applicant - hairdresser) isn't fussed on doing the tests to get registered in Perth which are not required in Melbourne. I think that the tests will help verify her anyway but she is just worrying about it!!! Women eh!

We have always had our heart set on Perth, Though Ive never set foot on Australia so I can't say really. When we first began researching Perth Jumped out at us and to be honest we havent really considered anywhere else. May well move around once we're there though. And Women...... What can I say I am one and even I don't understand us - Sorry to all the other women, Im just being honest.

me neither!! Everyone we speak to says that Perth is beautiful and like most of Australia, is set for a boom in a couple of years. Only today a customer of mine told me how he fell in love with a place in Perth but his wife wouldn't take the plunge so he is stuck in blighty!! he is even more depressed now after today!!! I'll have to work on the wife a little i think. The tests only involve the skills she has been using for the last 23 years. it's just finding someone to do the tests on i suppose.

It might be an idea to look at some job sites to see where the most hairdressers jobs are. Luckily for me my hubby is an engineer and there seems to be lots of engineering work available in Perth.

We got the contracts from our agents today, signed it all and put it straight back in the post.

It's all official now!

Still no word from C&G archive services though, Its 14 days tomorrow so I know I'll be getting worried if I don't hear anything.

[QUOTE=karlakoala;5133039]We got the contracts from our agents today, signed it all and put it straight back in the post.

It's all official now!

Still no word from C&G archive services though, Its 14 days tomorrow so I kn
w I'll be getting worried if I don't hear anyth

Hi Karlakoala

Great 4 u ! Lucky 4 me my mum kept all my cetificates and school reports . I use to moan at her for hording .So when they moved to Spain she gave them all to me.We havent been to ozz either but i have family in Adelaide who have been there wen it was £10 to get there (wish it was now) Alot of my family have been .My cousun is there now , so will get info off her.But every one we have spoken to has said go for it so we are .The same here loads of hairdressers wanted all over Australia .Its just hard piccking were to go . I think its best to just concentrate getting visa then decide . Good Luck!!

Hello Karla,

It all does sound like a headache, but believe me, it is well worth it
We have just off our TRA, after weeks of sorting out pieces of relevent paperwork, as long as you have a good agent most of the worry will be taken from you We visited perth in March, fantastic place to want to live chasing the dream is worth doing i asure you
If you require ant help or advice email me and i will help you as much as i can Meet ups are a good place to go also, they get you out and about meeting and talking to others in the same situation as yourselves. Contact me if help is needed.

Leanne xx

Just wanted to say hi

We're at the same stage as you , hubbys trying to write his project reports for the ACS as we speak so would be great to keep in touch

Lindsay

You'e absolutely right I think. To be honest since coming on here I get the feeling Ive been doing it all backwards. The thing is I've been trying to talk my hubby into it for so long and researching Oz for all the facts to swing him round that I feel like Ive been doing it for years already. I think once we get all the info from agent on what exactly we need to put together for the TRA I'll be able to stay focused on that. ( well, maybe )

Many thanks Leanne.

Who is your TRA for? Yourself or partner? What skill is it for?

I could go on asking questions but I won't.